First Community Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
First Community Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. First Community Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bluefield, Beckley, Mount Airy, Winston, and Blacksburg among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)First Community Bank has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First Community Bank is typically a low fee lender. (We use the term "fees" to include things like closing costs and other costs incurred by borrowers-- whether they are paid out of pocket or rolled into the loan.) They typically have relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.91% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 8.31% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.72% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 11.84% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 10.02% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 10.02% | 4/5/25 |
| These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates. | ||
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Originations
156Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
First Community Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
7.96%.
The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.
This yields a difference of 1.41%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
First Community Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $3,415.
The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including
both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outside of Metro Areas | 56 | $7,340,000 | $131,071 | $3,721 | 8.56% |
| Bluefield, WV-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 42 | $6,530,000 | $155,476 | $3,571 | 9.07% |
| BECKLEY, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $2,360,000 | $196,667 | $6,051 | 8.10% |
| Mount Airy, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $1,315,000 | $146,111 | $3,955 | 8.17% |
| WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,155,000 | $231,000 | $6,545 | 7.88% |
| BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $985,000 | $197,000 | $3,511 | 8.40% |
| KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $855,000 | $95,000 | $2,886 | 8.87% |
| North Wilkesboro, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $705,000 | $235,000 | $4,443 | 7.75% |
| Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $650,000 | $325,000 | $10,096 | 7.25% |
| MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $480,000 | $240,000 | $4,795 | 6.88% |
| Clarksburg, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $320,000 | $80,000 | $2,704 | 9.08% |
| MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $4,510 | 7.13% |
| HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $180,000 | $90,000 | $3,144 | 8.56% |
| Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $3,420 | 7.13% |
| JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $0 | 8.40% |
| ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $0 | 8.50% |
| RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $1,407 | 11.50% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 156 | $23,660,000 | $151,667 | $3,991 | 8.59% |
For 2024, First Community Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 156 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2024, First Community Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 91 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 42 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2024, First Community Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 56 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 30 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
First Community Bank's average total fees were $3,415, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 46 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 8% | 90 | $9,980,000 | $110,889 |
| 7-8% | 48 | $10,070,000 | $209,792 |
| 6-7% | 18 | $3,610,000 | $200,556 |
During 2024, First Community Bank's average interest rate for loans was 7.96%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 90 originations.
Loan Sizing
2024 saw First Community Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 65 originations, totaling $3,285,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
First Community Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 36 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 34 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
First Community Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 34 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 31 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications63.28%
First Community Bank has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination67.31%
First Community Bank has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 156 | $23,660,000 | $151,667 |